Motivation and underachievement
Motivation and underachievement
Based on the models of giftedness, we understand that motivation is a key determinant of whether gifted individuals realize their full potential. It also significantly influences the phenomenon of underachievement among the gifted.
- From Behaviorism to Self-Determination Theory
This module introduces various motivation theories, ranging from behaviorism and locus of control to attribution theory, mindset theory, and self-determination theory. - The ABC of Motivation in Gifted Individuals
Delve into self-determination theory as it applies to cognitively gifted individuals, exploring both motivating and demotivating parenting styles. - The ABC of Motivation in Gifted Students
Explore self-determination theory as it pertains to cognitively gifted students, examining motivating and demotivating teaching styles. - Giftedness and Mindset
Gain insight into fixed and growth mindsets among gifted individuals, understanding how each responds to challenges, criticism, effort, and others' success. - Underachievement at Home
Learn to identify gifted underachievers and provide parents with guidance to prevent underachievement in their gifted children. - Underachievement in the Classroom
Equip yourself, as an educator, with strategies to identify gifted underachievers and implement preventive measures in the classroom. - Reversing Underachievement in Cognitively Gifted Students
Discover interventions designed to reignite motivation in both types of underachievers, based on research into the pathways to underachievement.
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